2 Corinthians 7:5

For indeed when we had come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without were fightings, within were fears.

Noyes Bible

In The King James Version

For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without were fightings, within were fears.

In Context

4Great is my confidence toward you, great is my glorying on your account; I am filled with comfort, I overflow with joy in all our trouble.

6But God, that comforteth those who are brought low, comforted us by the coming of Titus;

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Cross References

Isaiah 33:12The nations shall be burnt into lime; Like thorns cut down, they shall be consumed with fire.

Jeremiah 8:18O where is consolation for my sorrow! My heart is faint within me.

Jeremiah 45:3Thou sayest, “Woe now to me, for Jehovah hath added grief to my sorrow! I am weary with my sighing, and find no rest.”

Acts 20:1And after the tumult had ceased, Paul called to him the disciples, and having embraced them departed to go into Macedonia.

1 Corinthians 16:5Now I will come to you, when I have passed through Macedonia; for I am about to pass through Macedonia;

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 7:2-5

Progressive Holiness. ( a. d. 57.) 1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. 2 Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man. 3 I speak not this to condemn you: for I have said before, that ye are in our hearts to die and live with you. 4 Great is my boldness of speech toward you, great is my glorying of you: I am filled with comfort, I am exceeding joyful… Read the whole commentary →

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